NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 42261

KY · Population: 9,850

C+
59/100
66
B
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 42261

Zip code 42261 is located in Kentucky and is home to approximately 9,850 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $45,462, with home values near $106,400 and rents around $653/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$45,462
Home Value
$106,400
Rent
$653/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
12.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
68.8%
Rent Burden
17.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).